Comments on: Black Friday Sales Are Emotional Shopping Trap

By: Black Friday Round Up : Moolanomy

Black Friday Round Up : Moolanomy — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:01:36 +0000

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By: Buy Nothing Day

Buy Nothing Day — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:46:18 +0000

[...] - Frugal Dad hates the "thrill of the hunt" probably because the way people act and treat one another. He’s even declared this to be a No Spend Weekend. [...]

By: Frugal Dad

Frugal Dad — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:57:15 +0000

@DavidK: We saw less people out and about on Saturday (we didn’t venture out on Friday), but weather played a factor–cold and rainy. I heard this morning that sales were up around 3%, nationally. At least I think that was the number quoted.

By: DavidK

DavidK — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:34:16 +0000

Now that the Black Friday weekend has passed, has everyone seen as many people out and about as in previous years? I only ask because me and the wife were out running some errands on Saturday and Sunday (not Black Friday shopping) and noticed that there were very few cars/people out shopping. I was left wondering if this holiday people really will follow the “frugal” mentality that’s been played up by the media.

By: Squeaky

Squeaky — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:27:45 +0000

I hate shopping. It’s the biggest waste of time there is. I only stepped into a mall once on Black Friday, and that was by accident. I freaked out because of all the people, and left quickly. It’s in the same category as driving, cleaning the house, and shoveling out the chicken coop: when I’m independently wealthy, I’m going to pay someone else to do it for me. Part of my criteria for being independently wealthy involves a passive income stream big enough to pay for those services from a legitimate employee or business. I don’t care if I have to live on beans and rice, if it means making annoying things go away.

To bring that day of freedom one step closer, I chose to come to work today at The Day Job. I’m typing this on my lunch break. I’ve gotten a lot done because it’s so quiet. Ahhh, sweet productivity. Plus I get to feel morally superior to other people. I love feeling superior… isn’t it the greatest?

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:49:36 +0000

Last year I did most of my shopping on line…it was great, no standing in line – got some good deals and decided to do it again this year!

My wife had a terrible experience last year at
Circuit City when their computer system was not
recognizing the sale prices – hours in line – NEVER again she said!

By: tiffanie

tiffanie — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:15:36 +0000

i don’t see the excitement for black friday…maybe it’s because i’ve always worked retail and can’t believe the fights and arguments that people get into over THINGS.

By: beth

beth — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:08:10 +0000

Apparently I clicked on the wrong piece and commented over on your “thanksgiving” piece…oops!

Oh well!

ha!
thanks for the post regardless!

By: Have A Successful Shopping Strategy | Domestic Cents

Have A Successful Shopping Strategy | Domestic Cents — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:40:28 +0000

[...] in line. Shopping can be exciting if it is intentional. Frugal Dad had a great post about how Black Friday shopping is emotional. I think he’s right on. If you’re mentally up to the challenge this can be a productive [...]

By: Nicki

Nicki — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:50:03 +0000

Sounds like a nice day I’m spending it at home also with my daughter and 2 nieces.

I agree with you about the emotional spending. I try very hard to shop by the motto … simply because something is a fantastic deal does not imply that I need it. An unneeded fantastic deal is still a waste.

Thanks! Great post.